Each year up to 20 percent of the U.S. population becomes ill with "theflu." Misdiagnosis of the flu is common as some bacterial infections presentsimilarly to influenza. Because of this, overuse and unnecessary use ofantibiotics may be a major contributor to the growing problem of antibioticresistance.
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NEWS: New Rapid Flu Test Can Give Fast & Reliable Results in 15 minutesthis Flu Season
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